Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Desert Hot Springs
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Desert Hot Springs, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 51 km (32 mi) S of Desert Hot Springs, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days7
- Last year104
- Last 5 years453
M1+ in the last 7 days: 57. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Desert Hot Springs
210 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Desert Hot Springs in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 33.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Desert Hot Springs
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 3 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 4 km E of San Jacinto, CA | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 2.7 | 2 km WNW of Fontana, CA | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.6 | 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km ESE of Anza, CA | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 5 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Desert Hot Springs, answered
Was there an earthquake in Desert Hot Springs today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Desert Hot Springs in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Desert Hot Springs?
Over the last five years there were 453 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Desert Hot Springs, an average of 91 a year. 104 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Desert Hot Springs in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Jan 20, 2026, 01:56 UTC, 32 km (20 mi) ESE of Desert Hot Springs, at a depth of 3 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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